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25 Cents Attention Postmaster: Time-sensitive material. Requested in home 12/22/08 Vol. XX, No. 1 Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Paper January 8, 2009 Honoring State Seeks Lower Speed Limit on Rt. 1 VDOT promises General community input Scott before any action. By Chuck Hagee He led West Point Gazette

Military Academy nother attempt by the Virginia at a time of transition. Department of Transportation A(VDOT) to unilaterally lower the speed limit along the By Chuck Hagee Route 1 corridor from the Beltway to Fort Gazette Belvoir has met with the same result — unanimous opposition. ore than 500 people filled the In a joint letter dated Dec. 19 to Mpews of Good Shepherd Catho- Morteza Salehi, district administrator, lic Church in Mount Vernon Dis- VDOT, Mount Vernon and Lee districts trict Monday night to pay tribute to the life supervisors Gerald Hyland and Jeffrey of Lt. Gen. Willard W. Scott, Jr. (Ret), the McKay, expressed their continued oppo- 52nd Superintendent of the U.S. Military The state Department of Transportation is seeking to lower the speed sition to VDOT’s intent to lower the cor- limit on Route 1. Academy at West Point. General Scott, 82, ridor speed limit from 45 to 35 miles per died in his sleep at his home in the hour and “the anticipated implementa- limit without sufficient consultation with fix Richmond Highway.” They called the Woodlawn Sec- tion of that decision.” state and local leaders, civic groups and resi- proposed speed reduction “cosmetic” tion of Mount They pointed out that in February dents, or police was the main thrust of the rather than substantive. Vernon District 2008, they had stated, in a Joint Board Hyland/McKay letter. They noted that those “I have not heard from one person who Jan. 1. Matter submitted to the Fairfax County contacts needed to be made and responses thinks that reducing the speed on the General Scott, Board of Supervisors, that “the North- documented before any trial implementa- Route 1 corridor is a good idea. I’m in who served as the ern Virginia Traffic Engineer- agreement with the two po- West Point Super- ing Speed Study does not pro- lice captains that this will intendent from vide proof that a decreased “I have not heard from one person who not reduce accidents,” 1981 to 1986 suf- speed limit will reduce the McKay said. fered from a form number of accidents on Rich- thinks that reducing the speed limit on “I’m not going to let VDOT of Parkinson’s dis- mond Highway.” wash their hands of making ease. During his They further noted: “Traffic the Rt. 1 corridor is a good idea.” the necessary improvements A formal portrait long and distin- accidents have decreased in — Lee District Supervisor Jeffrey McKay to Rt. 1 by making a few of the late Lt. guished career in recent years, which is not at- sign changes. They haven’t Gen.(Ret) Willard the U.S. Army, tributable to a reduction in the speed made the necessary contacts W. Scott, Jr. Gen. Scott served limit. An analysis of accidents on Rich- tion of a reduced speed limit is imple- with all the interested parties,” he said. as the Command- mond Highway done by the Fairfax mented. “I have been assured by Salehi that ing General of MACV troops in Vietnam, the County Police Department shows the nothing will be done until meetings are 25th Division, based in Hawaii, and 5th primary cause of crashes are due to fail- HYLAND AND McKAY also expressed held with all the interested parties. If Corps in Germany. ures to yield the right of way followed their suspicion to Salehi that the proposed those meetings turn up a sufficient num- Following his assignment in Germany he by a failure to maintain proper control speed limit reduction might be “an attempt ber of people who want the speed re- became the Superintendent of West Point of the vehicle.” for VDOT, or the State, to abrogate their duced then they can go ahead on a test at a time when enrollment was down and The fact that VDOT was once again at- responsibility to engineer and invest in the basis. But, I don’t think that’s going to the Point was admitting its first female ca- tempting to impose the reduced speed infrastructure improvements necessary to See VDOT, Page 6 dets. As the Rev. Charles C. McCort, Jr., pas- tor of Good Shepherd Church, stated dur- ing the Mass of Christian Burial, “It was particularly appropriate for Scotty to be the Superintendent when the first women were Two Holiday Robberies in Penn Daw Area being admitted to West Point, given the fact that he and his wife had six daughters.” he robber or robbers of two victims her and demanded her valuables. She re- juries. An ardent supporter of the Army football Ton Furman Lane, in the Penn Daw linquished her purse and jewelry and he fled In each case, the suspects were described team, Gen. Scott became nationally recog- area of Mount Vernon District, over on foot. There were no reported injuries. as Hispanic, between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 nized for riding the Army Mule, the Point’s the holidays remain at large, according to In the second case, Monday, Dec. 29, a feet 8 inches tall, weighing an estimated 130 mascot, up and down the sidelines during Fairfax County Police. Detectives are inves- 39-year-old cab driver picked up a fare at to 170 pounds, with dark hair and eyes. games to rally support from the student tigating the possibility that the two crimes the Huntington Metro Station around 1 a.m. They were wearing a black knit hat, dark body. In honor of that feat, the Association are related. He drove the suspect to the 3000 block jacket, and dark pants. of West Point Graduates voted to name the On Christmas night, Dec. 25, a 25-year- where he was also robbed at gunpoint. The Anyone with information is asked to con- mule General Scott or “Scotty.” old woman was robbed at gunpoint just af- victim handed over an undisclosed tact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411- ter midnight in the 2900 block as she ex- amount cash and again the suspect fled TIPS(8477) or call Fairfax County Police at See Scott, Page 3 ited her car. The suspect pointed a gun at on foot. There were also no reported in- 703-691-2131. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 8-14, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 8-14, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Editor Steven Mauren 703-917-6431 or [email protected] Week in Mount Vernon News Robberies Found Similar A 49-year-old woman was robbed Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, as Scott Personified Leadership she walked through Mount Eagle Park in the 5900 block of North Kings Highway at approximately 8:20 p.m. Police are investigat- From Page 1 ing if this incident is tied to dual robberies on Oct. 30 that oc- “When I first came to Good curred within minutes of each other in the same park area. Shepherd 12 years ago I told In the December incident, the woman passed two men walking someone that two of my parishio- in the opposite direction. After they passed her one of the sus- ners were General Scott and his pects turned and grabbed her purse. The victim resisted and was wife. That person immediately re- knocked to the ground, police reported. The suspects then fled sponded by asking, “Do you mean with the purse, according to police. the guy that rides the mule up and They were described only as black males. The victim did not down the sidelines during an Army require medical attention, police reported. football game?” McCoart said. In both of the October cases, the victims were walking through “The word we have used for this Mount Eagle Park. The first was an attempted robbery, around service is ‘celebration’ because we 6:30 p.m. in the 6000 block of Richmond Highway, when two have gathered here tonight to cel- men approached an 18-year-old man. One displayed a knife and ebrate Scotty’s remarkable life. We tried to take the victim’s laptop computer. He resisted and they believe he has received his re- fled. ward,” McCoart said. Approximately 10 minutes later in the same area, two men ap- “It was just two years ago that proached a 47-year-old man and snatched his briefcase after a Scotty celebrated his 80th birth- brief struggle. In each case neither victim required medical treat- day and told me that he found it ment, according to police. pretty remarkable that he was cel- Suspects in both the later incidents were described as black, in ebrating that birthday since he their late teens or early 20’s, between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet weighed only three pounds at tall, weighing between 165 and 200 pounds. Detectives are com- birth and fractured his skull at age paring similarities in each of the three cases. 10. I have been very fortunate and Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by have seen Army defeat Navy quite phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477) or call Fairfax County Police at a few times, he said,” McCoart told Justine Dorney Scott, widow of Lt. Gen. (Ret) Willard W. 703-691-2131. the audience seated in the church Scott, Jr., greets the large crowd attending her late sanctuary. husband’s Mass of Christian Burial at Good Shepherd Belle Haven Marina Burglarized Prior to the service, the Catholic Church. General’s widow, Justine Dorney A breaking and entering/theft at the Belle Haven Marina just Scott, was joined by her children off the George Washington Memorial Parkway in the New Alex- Scott Rosenshein, and grandchildren in greeting andria area of Belle Haven, Mount Vernon District, on Dec. 18, a senior at the those who had come to honor his 2008 remains under investigation, according to the U.S. Park Police U.S. Military memory the times they had shared Criminal Investigation Branch. Academy at West with the couple. Among those fam- The marina’s office trailer was broken into between 5 p.m. Point, is joined by ily members were Scott Thursday, Dec. 18, and 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, according to Park his two sisters, Rosenshein, 21, a senior at the Police. A cash register draw was removed from the office and Lauren U.S. Military Academy, Lauren discovered empty in a trash can in the Belle Haven Park parking Rosenshein (left) Rosenshein, 23, and Margot lot a short distance away, police reported. and Margot Rosenshein, 19, and their mother Further investigation revealed that two boats stored at the Rosenshein Katherine Scott Rosenshein, the marina were also “tampered with in an attempt to gain entry,” (right), all grand- fourth daughter of General and police stated. children of the Mrs. Scott. “I loved the man. He Anyone with information regarding these incidents, or observ- late Lt. Gen. (Ret) was a great inspiration to all of us. ing anything unusual in the area of the Belle Haven Marina and Willard W. Scott, And, he loved to sing,” said Park during the dates in question, is asked to contact Detective Jr., prior to Katherine Scott Rosenshein. Kevin Fornshill at 202-610-8715, reference case #08-46951. commencement That was buttressed by Mary of the Mass of Scott Starner of Springfield, Va., Christian Burial Man Robbed New Year’s Night another daughter, and her son for their grandfa- A 62-year-old man was robbed at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 1 in the 3900 Andrew of Providence, R.I. “He ther at Good block of San Leandro Place just off Richmond Highway in Lee was a tremendous example to all Shepherd Catho- District. Two men approached the victim and demanded money. of us,” said Mary Starner. “My lic Church. He handed over an undisclosed amount and they fled on foot, whole life has been inspired by his according to Fairfax County Police. There were no reported inju- dignity. The last two years his real father served in the coast artillery while moving worldwide on vari- ries. strength showed through,” An- and fought in World War II. ous military assignments. The suspects were described as black, between 20 and 25 years drew Starner said. While the family was stationed Serving in Germany, immedi- old, approximately six feet tall and weighing 160 pounds. Both In recognition of the General’s in San Francisco, General Scott ately following World War II, Gen. suspects wore black ski masks. One wore a white jacket with red love of music and was part of a Scott’s first command was stripes down both sides of the jacket. The other wore a navy blue singing, the West school cross- Alexander Hamilton’s “Dog” Bat- jacket. Point Alumni Glee “My whole life has ing guard con- tery of the 5th Field Artillery Bat- Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by Club opened the tingent who talion. During service in Vietnam phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477) or call Fairfax County Police at service. They been inspired by walked across as the MACV Commander, from 703-691-2131. were followed by the Golden 1970 to 1972, he received his first Good Shepherd’s his dignity.” Gate Bridge on star. choir. Throughout — Andrew Starner, grandson the day of its He went on to command the Correction the Mass various opening, May 25th Division, known as “Tropic In the Children’s Gazette (Dec. 30, 2008), the names of the members of the 27, 1937. He Lightning,” from 1976 to 1978. students of two pieces of artwork on page three were switched. family offered scripture readings. graduated from West Point in 1948 Just prior to being selected as the Kelsey Craig of Whitman Middle School drew the work in the and was commissioned in the Field Superintendent of West Point, he upper right hand corner; Ania Blaszkiewicz of Fort Hunt Elemen- GENERAL SCOTT was born into Artillery. commanded 5th Corps in Ger- tary drew the work in the center of the page. a U.S. Army family at what is now While a cadet at West Point he many from 1980 to 1981. known as Fort Monroe, located in met his wife, Justine Dorney Scott, After retirement from military the Tidewater area of Virginia. His and they raised seven children See Honoring, Page 21 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 8-14, 2009 ❖ 3 4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 8-14, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Happy New Year Wishing You All the Best in 2009! Connolly Receives His Assignments Rex Reiley ormer Fairfax County mittee an asset, since nearly 30 Davis was the ranking Republican RE/MAX Allegiance Board of Supervisors percent of residents in Virginia’s on the government reform com- F chairman Gerry 11th congressional district are for- mittee. 703-768-7800x123 Connolly (D) was sworn eign born. As a committee member, in as a new member of the U.S. “My district is global in its per- Connolly expects to be an advo- Alex/Mt. Vernon $799,000 House of Representatives Jan. 6. spective,” he said. cate for federal employees and 9301 Old Mansion Stunning Southern Colonial on Connolly won Virginia’s 11th Several of Connolly’s constitu- contractors, whose value and pro- OPEN quiet wooded cul-de-sac backing congressional district election in ents may also have an interest in fessionalism can sometimes be SUN 1-4 to historical Mt. Vernon Estate! November and takes over for 14- his seat on the government reform overlooked by members of Con- Coveted waterfront community, Riverwood is bordered by Mt. year Republican incumbent Tom committee, which has oversight gress from other parts of the coun- Vernon Estate, Potomac River & Davis, who did not run for re-elec- over federal employees and con- try, he said. prestigious Washington Woods. Meticulous, one family home tion. He will represent most of cen- tractors. Before leaving office, — Julia O’Donoghue offers 4 BRs, 2.5BAs, family rm w/FPL off lg eat-in kitchen, tral and southern Fairfax, as well spacious 2 car garage & lg dry bsmt. You won’t find a better lot & location. Easy commutes to Ft. Belvoir, Reagan as parts of Prince William County. National Airport, D.C. & the Pentagon. Connolly expects to serve on three House committees, even Alex/Mt.Vernon $599,900 though the bulk of representatives, 9326 Craig Avenue Large brick 5BR, 3BA split with 2 especially freshman, are members OPEN car garage on .4 acre lot in lovely of just two. SUN 1-4 Mt. Vernon area with lots of The new congressman will join trees. 2 fireplaces, energy effi- cient replacement windows, beau- the committees on foreign affairs, tiful refinished hdwd floors on oversight and government reform, main level, new carpeting, landscaped fenced rear lot with and the budget. huge deck off sunroom addition, freshly painted interior and Connolly will be the only fresh- exterior. Superbly priced so renovate kitchen/baths to your desire. Great commute in minutes to Ft. Belvoir, Alex, Old man on either the foreign affairs Town, DC/Pentagon. or budget committees but has pro- fessional experience that has pre- Alex/Mt. Vernon $484,900 pared him for both assignments, 8426 Cherry Valley Lane Large, lovely, 5BR, 3BA Split in he said. popular Riverside Estates. He developed and oversaw gov- Riverside’s largest split w/ 2 car ernment budgets as a member of garage. Spacious FR w/FPL & the Fairfax County Board of Super- beautiful sun rm addition. Neutral carpets over hdwd floors visors for 13 years. Before enter- on main lvl & upgraded berber on lower lvl. Kit remodeled ing public life, Connolly worked in in late 90s. Professional landscaping. Great location – walk to the field international relations for Ele and High schools. Commute in minutes –Ft. Belvior (5), 25 years, including 10 years as a Hunting Metro & Alex (12), National Airport (25) Pentagon and D.C. (32). staff member to the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Alex/ Pinewood Lake $292,500 Connolly considers his assign- 4332 Birchlake Court ment to the foreign affairs com- Beautifuly updated 3/4 bedroom town house with 2.5 baths. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with wonderful views of the lake. Shows like a model – Citizen Police newer carpeting and light fixtures. Meticulously maintained & great loca- Academy To Begin tion, by the lake. Commuting min- A special five-week Citizens Police utes: Ft. Belvoir (5), Old Town & Academy hosted by the Fairfax County Huntington Metro (12), Ntl Airport Police Department will commence Jan. (27) Pentagon & D.C. (32). 15 at the Mount Vernon District Police Station, 2511 Parkers Lane. It is open to Alex/ Belle View $209,850 individuals, 18 years-of-age and older, 6603 East Wakefield Drive #A2 who live or work in Mount Vernon Dis- trict. It will run through Feb. 12. Sunny 1st floor unit with The academy is designed to provide washer/dryer in the building. citizens with a “unique glance behind Immaculate condition. Great the badge,” according to the department Price! Only 2.5 blocks to shop- announcement. Participants learn about ping center. Also walk to recrea- departmental procedures and programs tion center (indoor pool and ice available to the citizenry. rink). Superb community amenities including outdoor pool, Classes will be held on five consecu- tennis, basketball, volleyball, tot lots and picnic areas. GW tive Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to Pkwy and bike path down the street. 4 minutes to Old Town 10 p.m. Participants are encouraged to and 20 minutes to Ft. Belvoir. Perfect location & price! attend all five of the free classes. Subjects covered during the sessions Alex/Riverside Estates include: 911 Call Center Operations; $$2,300 Patrol; Traffic Stops; Gangs; and Do- mestic Violence. For an application or 8338 Bound Brook Lane more information call 703-280-0713. Popular Riverside Colonial with fin- RENTAL ished basement. Refinished hard- wood floors in main level and car- Puller, Amundson pet over hardwood on upper level. Spacious family room off kitchen. New ceramic tile Host Reese foolr in kitchen & replacement windows thru out. Large bed- State Sen. Toddy Puller and Del. Kris rooms, 2 fireplaces plus a carport. Walk to Ele & H.S. – 5 mins Amundson are holding a Town Meeting to Ft. Belvoir-25 mins to NTL Airport – 30 min to Pentagon. at the South County Government Cen- ter, Alexandria, (on Route 1) at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan.y 17. Barbara Reese, For more information former deputy transportation secretary www.RexReiley.com and now policy director to Governor Each Office Independently Owned and Operated Tim Kaine, will be the special guest. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 8-14, 2009 ❖ 5 News VDOT Attempts To Reduce Speed on Rt. 1 — Again

From Page 1 showed that “exceeding the speed accident rate is due to the large tended from Fort Belvoir south to their letter by asking VDOT “to limits ranks fifth as the cause of number of unsignalized intersec- Furnace Road, the two supervisors meet with local residents, present happen,” McKay said. fatal accidents and 17th in caus- tions, left turns across several suggested that VDOT brief the your study and its findings and “My message is that I still remain ing injuries.” They also noted that, lanes of traffic, numerous curb- Prince William County Board of discuss in good faith the reasons opposed to VDOT’s idea of speed according to police statistics “the cuts and service devices, worn Supervisors of its intentions. To for your decision and remain open reduction along the Mount average speed on Richmond High- pavement markings, poor illumi- assure that, they copied the Prince for suggestions as it will have a Vernon-Lee Route 1 corridor,” he way is currently between 35 and nation and illegal pedestrian cross- William Board of Supervisors on major impact on Richmond High- said. 37 miles per hour.” ings,” according to the Hyland/ their letter as well as Kathy Ichter, way commuters, as well as Mount In their letter, Hyland and Both the former and current McKay letter. director, Fairfax County Depart- Vernon and Lee residents.” McKay pointed out that Richmond Mount Vernon Police Station com- Reacting to the fact that the ment of Transportation. That same request was made in Highway accident analysis reports manders have stated that “the high speed reduction might be ex- Hyland and McKay concluded a letter signed by Fairfax County Executive Anthony Griffin and sent to VDOT in late February 2008 following previous the Hyland/McKay joint board matter. However, at that time, VDOT at- tempted to impose the speed re- ductions regardless until they re- versed their decision and re-estab- lished the existing, 45 mile per hour speed limit signs, following a public outcry. McKay reiterated that, since the December 2008 letter, in follow up discussions with Salehi, he had been again assured that the com- munity meetings will take place before any VDOT action is taken. However, at this time, no set dates for those meeting have been es- tablished, according to McKay. Mount Vernon Offers Inaugural Programs During January

Visitors to Mount Vernon Estate will be able to take the oath of of- fice in the new interactive Inau- gural Gallery during the month of January. Visitors will get 20 per- cent off the adult admission price by printing out a coupon from Mount Vernon’s Web site at http/ /visit.mountvernon.org. Inauguration visitors will also be able to view the nation’s first in- augural buttons worn by support- ers of George Washington, which feature such phrases as “Long Live the President!” The tour also in- cludes a collection of presidential china used by various administra- tions in the White House over the years. Inauguration is also the theme for Mount Vernon’s January storytelling session, “Once Upon a Time at Mount Vernon,” held ev- ery Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. throughout the month at the Hands-On History room in the Donald W. Reynolds Education Center. Mount Vernon is offering a spe- cial edition of its popular National Treasurer Tour, from Jan. 14 to 23 at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 8-14, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Combined Home Alexandria Chevy on Old Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon District is now home to Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, Saturn and GMC after consolidation of the Alexandria City agency with the dealership’s new home just south of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 8-14, 2009 ❖ 7 Opinion www.MountVernonGazette.com Newspaper of Mount Vernon An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. 1604 King Street Happy New Year Alexandria, Virginia 22314 just to send us an e-mail letting us know about raised money for a good cause, accomplished NEWS DEPARTMENT: Let’s have some fun. To discuss ideas and concerns, something you especially liked or didn’t like some feat like running a marathon or having Call: 703--917-6431 Fax: 703-917-0991 he news as we begin 2009 can be about our coverage. art included in an art show, these are all things We appreciate readers’ ideas. If you see some- that we want to know. E-mail or mail us a photo e-mail: daunting, even with the excitement [email protected] thing that you think might be a story, or just and a note about the event. 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Mount Vernon hospital, the nurses crumbling as result of Wall Street Publisher Life-Saving and doctors, and especially Dr. Protect Retiree pyramid schemes, bankers giving Jerry Vernon To the Editor: Kim, and the rescue squad. loans to anyone with a pulse, and Editor & Publisher Health Benefits Mary Kimm I would like to thank the lady Bobby “Hubcap” Soles CEOs prioritizing their own bo- To the Editor: Editor in Chief who saved my life in Wal-Mart on Mount Vernon nuses over corporate fiscal integ- Steven Mauren Route 1 two months ago. With the national economy rity, how on earth have we gotten Photography: I want to also like to thank the Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer to the point where it’s the work- Art/Design: ing man that’s to blame? Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Despite what some in the me- Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, Wayne Shipp dia say, hard working Americans Production Manager: are not a “legacy cost” dragging Jean Card our nation downhill. Editor Emeritus: I worked for Verizon for 39 years Mary Anne Weber and earned health insurance cov- CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 erage in retirement in exchange Circulation Manager: for accepting lower wages and/or Ann Oliver fewer paid days off. It’s a disgrace CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, that corporations are using our L.L.C. Peter Labovitz nation’s financial problems to walk President/CEO away from their fiduciary obliga- Mary Kimm tions to me and millions of other Publisher/Chief Operating Officer 703-917-6416 retirees. [email protected] It should be illegal for employ- Jerry Vernon ers to simply strip retirees of their Publisher/Executive Vice President earned heath care benefits, and 703-917-6404 [email protected] that is why the 111th Congress Wesley DeBrosse needs to pass the bipartisan Emer- Volunteer Fairfax’s sixth annual, “A Celebration of Controller gency Retiree Health Benefits Pro- Sharing at Woodlawn Giving and Sharing,” program mobilized more than 150 Debbie Funk tection Act. National Sales, 703-518-4631 volunteers to help teach nearly 1,700 elementary school students the value of giving Over many years companies [email protected] and sharing on Dec. 12. One of the schools that benefited was Woodlawn Elementary. used the promise of post-employ John Lovaas Pictured is Delpine Graham with a group of students. Special Assistant for Operations See Letters, Page 18 A Connection Newspaper

8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 8-14, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools Fort Hunt Animal Hospital Complete Medical, Surgical, Laser and Dental Services Students entering grades nine with several local sponsors, to host Fash- Alexander Snider, Michal through 12 are invited to spend a day ion Night at ZooLights, an evening at the Harmata; junior violinists: Russell with a student host at St. Stephen’s & Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo Bradley, Sarah Jane Underwood, Dogs Cats Birds Exotics St. Agnes School, Upper School campus, to explore the intersection of fashion Nicole Campbell, Sarah Wood- 1000 St. Stephen’s Road, Alexandria. and wildlife. ward; junior cellist: Andrew Kahn. Call for reservations: 703-212-2706. Visiting days are Jan. 12 and Feb. 9. The West Potomac High School Or- Christina Wendel, a 2001 gradu- chestra musicians have been selected to ate of Mount Vernon High School and a West Potomac Academy Fashion participate in the District X Honors Or- 2005 graduate of Susquehanna Univer- Design and graphics students teamed up chestra event scheduled for Jan. 10 at sity in Pennsylvania, has just received a T. C. Williams High School. They are master of science degree in biology, with senior violinists: Emily Rapavi, Sa- highest distinction, from Texas A & M Military Notes rah Chaney, AJ Jones, Marisa University, Corpus Christi. Wendel’s Lewis, Allegra Chilstrom, Sara area of concentration was marine biol- Slichter, Becky Campbell, Ethan ogy. She has moved back to Mount In-house diagnostics including radiology, ultrasound, Army Pvt. Tami T. Hansen has Chaney, Yoon Ji Ha, Julia Pei; se- Vernon and will be starting work at the graduated from basic combat training at nior violists: Kevin Prescott (first EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs in endoscopy and laboratories Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. She is the chair), Ned Klein (2nd chair), Crystal City in January. daughter of Linda Adawe of Alexandria. During the months of January, February and March we Hansen is a 1990 graduate of T.C. Wil- are offering 10% off of all Dental Cleanings and related liams High School. services. Schedule an appointment today! Army National Guard Pvt. Juan Parducci has graduated from basic in- fantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. Parducci is the son of Juan Parducci and Florentina Chavarria of Alexandria and a 2007 graduate of T.C. Williams High School.

Army Spec. Ericka T. Collins has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. She is the daughter of Stephanie Beekman of Alex- Boarding for pets of all sizes and types andria. Collins graduated in 2002 from Geriatrics and those with special needs welcome Bishop O’Connell High School, and re- ceived a bachelor’s degree in 2007 from Appointments available Monday - Saturday Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond. Fort Hunt Animal Hospital is located in Fort Hunt Centre Army Pfc. Derek Awantoh has 1900 Elkin Street (off Fort Hunt Road) graduated from basic infantry training Alexandria, VA 22308 at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is 703-360-6100 / [email protected] the brother of Elsie Awantoh of Alexan- dria. www.forthuntanimalhospital.com

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and Confederate re-enactors and civilian path of lanterns to the mansion Fort Ward Park interpreters. This late-war event features and tour rooms by candlelight. Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site camp scenes, children’s games, vignettes, Ride in a horse-drawn carriage, 4301 W. Braddock Road 703-838-4848 firing demos and tours of the fort. Annual sip steaming cider in front of a event next held in June. bonfire, and taste food prepared Fort Ward served as the fifth largest Union over an open hearth. Costumed fort in the defense of Washington, D.C. dur- characters greet visitors in the ing the Civil War. Now, visitors can take a Gunston Hall Plantation house and on the grounds as self-guided tour of Fort Ward, which sits 10709 Gunston Road they take part in dancing, fiddle 703-550-9220 upon a 40-acre historical site. A Civil War www.gunstonhall.org playing and other 18th-century Museum and reference library are also on activities. $14 for adults, $7 for the grounds, as well as an outdoor amphi- Tours of George Mason’s plantation es- ages 6-18, free for children un- theater, a playground and picnic areas. tate are year-round. Topics include slave life der age 6. Guests can start the day by visiting the tours, the world of women, farmyard tours museum and learn of the history of Fort and hidden landscapes. Special activities Fly a Kite in the Fields at Ward through an orientation exhibit and a include Plantation Sleuth for children on Gunston Hall 12-minute video presentation. Fort Ward Tuesdays and Thursdays in the summer, This annual event will be held, Museum is open Tuesdays through Satur- Constitution Day in September, Nature Walk weather permitting on March 21 days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays in October and Archaeology Day in Octo- from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from noon to 5 p.m. The rest is open from ber. Admission cost is $8 for adults, $7 for 9 a.m. to sunset. those 60 and over and $4 for students. Guided Christmas in Camp Join the Colonial Cooking Demon- Archaeology Tour Learn how the holiday was observed dur- strations Saturday, Oct. 21 ing the Civil War with living history inter- Cooking demonstrations are one of the Schuter’s Hill preters, period music and light refresh- many events at Gunston Hall, a 550-acre 703-838-4399 ments. National Historic Landmark that was origi- Take a guided tour of the dig nally the home of George Mason. Other at Schuter’s Hill, near the George Revolutionary War Encampment events include military reenactments and Washington Masonic National Living history presentation with authen- children’s events. Gunston Hall has special Memorial. Free. Reservations re- tic skirmishes. holiday events as well and its setting on the quired. Next tour at 1:30 p.m., Kite flying at Gunston Hall Potomac River is perfect for picnic, party Oct. 21. Take a 20-mile, guided bike tour and learn Memorial Day Jazz Festival or special event. about the city’s history along the way. Free. Performances will be scheduled for 2007. Alexandria’s Reservations and helmets required. Next Food and drinks will be for sale, picnic bas- ’Tis the Season for a Plantation tour will be 10 a.m. on Oct. 14. kets welcome. Free. Christmas Heritage Trail Step back in time during December from Alexandria Archaeology Museum Check Up on History Civil War Camp Day 6:30-9:30 p.m. into an 18th-century holi- 703-838-4399 Living history program featuring Union day season on the plantation. Follow the www.alexandriaarchaeology.org John Q. Adams Center for the History of Oto- laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Fun at Mount Vernon Estate One Prince St. 703-836-4444 www.entnet.org/museum George Washington Parkway Slave Memorial Commemoration Chardonnay 703-780-2000 In late September a special ceremony Dedicated to the history of treating the www.mountvernon.org Wine Festivals at Mount Vernon, held and wreath laying commemorating the ear, nose & throat, this museum includes a twice a year in May and October. The display of hearing aids, surgical instruments View George Washington’s historic lives of the slaves who lived and worked May event is more formal and business and rare books. home which resides on a 500-acre estate at the Mount Vernon Estate. oriented, while the October event is more overlooking the Potomac River. Visit the laid back. Both offer wine in one of dozen or so outbuildings that have been Fall Harvest Family Days America’s most historical, most beauti- Roots Remembered: restored greenhouse, stables, slave quar- Oliver Evan’s system for grinding corn ful backyards and a visit to George ters and kitchen. Visit the estate for spe- into corn meal. George Washington Washington’s wine cellar. There are also African American cial events, such as a biannual wine festi- owned the patent on this system. It will great views of the Potomac and a tour of val, colonial craft fair, Independence Day be shown at Gristmill in October. Apples the Mount Vernon Estate. Learning about Heritage Celebration, throughout the year. will be roasted. Included with price of Virginia’s wineries is a bonus. African American Heritage Park admission. Holland Lane and Duke Street 703-838-4356 Celebrate the Holidays See an 18th-century Water-Pow- The Washington’s seasonal entertaining Mount Vernon by Candlelight ered Mill and Distillery See 101 Ways, Page 15 is interpreted daily, including Christmas Learn about George and Martha Visitors will tour an 18th-century wa- Day and New Year’s Day; the rarely seen Washington’s Christmas traditions, meet ter-powered mill and distillery in opera- third floor is open. Takes place during historic characters and tour the home by tion by a colonial-attired miller. They will daytime hours. candlelight, including the rarely seen discover how it works and learn about third floor. Will be held 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the character and accomplishments of Birthday Celebration on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays start- George Washington — one of the nation’s Admission is free to George ing in late fall. most innovative and successful farmers. Washington’s home with a wreath-laying ceremony followed by musical perfor- Mount Vernon Forest Trail 76th annual Historic Garden Tour mances and the littlest hometown parade This nature walk through George of Alexandria celebrating the General’s birthday. Held Washington’s wilderness leads past ma- April 18 10a.m.-4p.m. on Presidents’ Day. ture oak and hickory trees, past holly and 703-768-5741 laurel shrubs and features attractions www.VAGardenweek.org Red, White and Blue Concert such as Washington’s cobble quarry and This tour features privately-owned Old A day-long celebration at George a wooden footbridge over a 100-foot wide Town homes and gardens, historic Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gar- ravine. Interpretive signs throughout the churches and other historic properties. dens. 18th-century patriotic music, a trail list facts about the woods and wild- Part of the “America’s Largest Open wreath-laying ceremony, performance by life. House,” which highlights over 250 loca- the National Concert Band of America and tions in Virginia during Historic Garden birthday cake. To be held on July 4. Enjoy a Glass of Virginia Week in April. Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure

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From Page 14 Spend Time with oha.alexandriava.gov/bhrc/bh-heritage-park.html “Truths that Rise from the Roots Remembered” is Spooks and Spirits the name of the bronze tree sculpture by Jerome Alexandria Colonial Tours Meadows that honors the contributions of African 703-519-1749 www.alexcolonialtours.com Americans to the growth of Alexandria. The 8-acre Alexandria’s original ghost and graveyard tour. En- park, near Hooff’s Run, surrounds a 19th-century Af- tertaining, costumed guides lead by lantern-light a rican American cemetery discovered by Alexandria six-block walking tour filled with ghosts, spirits and Archaeology. The park is available to rent for some legends of this historic city. Tours offered seasonally events. and leave from Ramsay House Visitors Center, 221 King St. Company also offers other child-friendly History, Page by Page tours. Alexandria Black History Museum 902 Wythe St. 703-838-4356 Step into the Past oha.ci.alexandria.va.us/bhrc/ Alexandria’s Footsteps to the Past Originally the segregated library for Alexandria’s 703-683-3451 African American residents, the center documents www.footstepstothepast.com Learn about early history of Alexandria, docu- the local and national history, culture and contribu- mented ghost sites and visit a cemetery where George tions of Black America. The museum plays host to a Washington’s friends sleep. Tours leave from Ramsay variety of events throughout the year, including spe- House Visitors Center, 221 King St. Seven days a week cial exhibits, lecture series and holiday festivals. the tour starts at 7 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays it Pay Respects to Soldiers also starts at 8:30. Of the Past Walking with Washington Alexandria National Cemetery Bob Madison 1450 Wilkes St. 703-683-2636 703-221-2183 www.washingtonbirthday.net www.cem.va.gov/nchp/alexandriava.htm Take this free, two-hour walking tour to learn about One of the 14 sites established and dedicated by Alexandria’s favorite son. Leaves at 1:30 p.m. from President Abraham Lincoln in 1862 to serve as mili- the fountain in Market Square, 301 King St. on Sun- tary burial grounds. The cemetery contains some days throughout February. 3,500 graves of Civil War soldiers, including U.S. Colored Troops and four men who lost their lives See 101 Ways, Page 22 chasing Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth.

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E-mail calendar announcements to the Mount Vernon Gazette, [email protected]. Photos and artwork are encouraged. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- lowing week’s paper. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with questions.

ONGOING Looking to Sell or Buy a home in Northern VA so you can make that move to or from the NNK? Historic Mount Vernon welcomes Alexandria native & Irvington homeowner at your service Inauguration visitors in January Now it’s your turn and I will make the transition easy with 20 percent off adult admission. Come Taste the Difference Visitors must print the coupon from call Mount Vernon’s Web site: http:// Bradlee Shopping Center visit.mountvernon.org. January is 3690J King Street 703 599-8964 also the 250th wedding anniversary of George and Martha Washington, Alexandria, VA 22302 [email protected] and on display Jan. 12 – Feb. 23 are Mrs. Washington’s wedding slippers. 703.820.8600 $15 for adults; $7 for youth ages 6- 11; and free for children five and www.unwinedva.com younger. 703-780-2000.

Open 7 Days a Week The public can participate in the second Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. annual “Alexandria Recreation Games for Healthy Living,” Jan. Sunday 12-5 p.m. 10 through March 6. An awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at the Lee Center Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 SAVE THE DATE! Jefferson St. To register, pick up an information packet at the Chinquapin Saturday, January 24, 1–4 P.M. Park Recreation Center, or online at www.alexandriava.gov/recreation. SOUTH AMERICAN WINE TASTING AND OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY/JAN. 9 Wee Ones Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at Taste Malbecs from Mendoza, Carmenere Hooray for Books, 1555 King St. Children 2 and under can enjoy from Chile, Uruguayan Tannat, and more stories and songs. Free. Visit alongside a sampling of meats and www.hooray4books.com or 703-548- 4092. cheeses from our gourmet selection. Inaugural Ball. 6-8 p.m. at William Ramsay for students and their See Calendar, Page 17

16 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 8-14, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Mount Vernon From Page 16 High Point Road, Lorton. Observe by Yoshimi Matsukata from Jan. 8- Free. 703-339-2385. swans, ducks and other waterfowl. Feb. 2. Located in the Torpedo Music Performance. 3 p.m. at Paint Company families. $3/child. Mayor Euille will Free. 703-339-2385. Factory, 105 N. Union St. Visit Westminster Presbyterian Church, attend. Visit Gardening Lecture. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. www.theartleague.org or 703-683- 2701 Cameron Mills Road. Hear www.williamramsaypta.wordpress.com at Green Springs Gardens, 4603 1780. music of Bach with organ, hymns and (703) 768-1975 or 571-839-1669. Green Spring Road. Learn about how Wintering Animals. 1 p.m. at Mason more. Free. Visit www.wpc-alex.org Ballroom Dancing. 8:30 p.m. at a to start a garden, design one and Neck State Park, 7301 High Point or 703-549-4766. private club in Mount Vernon. Enjoy more. $160 includes all three lectures Road, Lorton. Observe swans, ducks the waltz, rumba and more to live and afternoon workshop or $15/ and other waterfowl. Free. 703-339- music. $15/person. Reservations lecture. Bring lunch. Registration 2385. MONDAY/JAN. 12 required, required, 703-642-5173. Magestic Eagles. 3 p.m. at Mason Little One-Ders. 10 a.m. or 10:45 www.fridaynightersdancingclub.com Hail to the Chief Storytime. 11 a.m. Neck State Park, 7301 High Point a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke for more. at Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St. Road, Lorton. Observe these birds St. Children ages 12-23 months can Time for 2s. 10 a.m. at Beatley Children ages 2 and up enjoy songs and learn about their lives. Free. 703- enjoy stories and more. Free. Library, 5005 Duke St. Ages 24-36 and stories of presidential 339-2385. Registration required, 703-519-5900. months can enjoy stories and more. proportions. Free. Visit Wild For Winter Waterfowl. 10:30 Family Tale Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Free. Registration required, 703-519- www.hooray4books.com or 703-548- a.m. at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 Library, 5005 Duke St. All ages. Free. 5900. 4092. High Point Road, Lorton. Observe 703-519-5900. Book Sale. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Barrett Saturday Stories. 10:30 a.m. at swans, ducks and other waterfowl. See Calendar, Page 22 Library, 717 Queen St. Browse books, Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. All and more. Free. 703-838-4555. ages can enjoy stories. Free. Registration required, 703-519-5900. Saturday Stories. 2 p.m. at Burke SATURDAY/JAN. 10 Library, 4701 Seminary Road. All Opening Reception. 5-8 p.m., see ages enjoy stories. Free. 703-519- Gallery West’s new exhibit “4X4 – 6000. La Petite Hairstylists New Year New Visions” is on display. Book Sale. 9 a.m. –5 p.m. at Barrett See photographs, paintings, drawings Library, 717 Queen St. Browse books, and more. Located at 1213 King St. and more. Free. 703-838-4555. Beautiful Color & Perm Free. Visit www.gallery-west.com or 703-549-6006. Music Performance. T.C. Williams SUNDAY/JAN. 11 Japanese Thermal Musical Group will host the District X Music Performance. 7 p.m. at Orchestra Concert at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. high school, 3330 King St. Free. 703- Beauregard St. Hear music by Hot Straightening $4.00 OFF 824-6800. Soup. $15/general; $12/member. Per gallon of any Magestic Eagles. 2:30 p.m. at Mason Visit focusmusic.org or 703-501- Pedicure & Manicure Neck State Park, 7301 High Point 6061. Regal Product Road, Lorton. Observe these birds Music Performance. 4 p.m. at West and learn about their lives. Free. 703- Potomac High School Springbank Waxing Must be presented at time of purchase. 339-2385. Auditorium. Hear the Capitol Steps. Bay View Sunset Walk. 4 p.m. at $25/advance or $30/door. E-mail 1703 Belle View Blvd, Alex. Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High [email protected] 703-765-4744 FREE Point Road, Lorton. Observe animals for tickets. Proceeds benefit WPHS Drop Cloth and as they get ready for bed. Free. 703- crew team. Ample free parking 339-2385. Reception and Meet the Artist. 3- Sanding Sponge Wild For Winter Waterfowl. 10:30 4:30 p.m., The Art League presents a.m. at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 “A Hosta Story,” watercolor paintings 6229 Richmond Hwy Must be presented at time of purchase. The Royal Restaurant (now smoke free) “What’s for Dinner?!” You don’t have to think to hard, let us solve this classic question. In addition to our award winning menu, we have added some popular specials that add variety for everybody taste. Real food, for real people at reasonable prices. Monday - Kids Night Burger Night (Kids eat 1/2 price) Each child must be accompanied by adult having entree. Tuesday - Greek Night Lamb Marinated and Roasted for 3 hours, Athenian Roast Chicken, Moussaka! Wednesday - All American Night Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken. Va. Ham Thursday - Italian Night Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Calamari Friday - Fish Night Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Scallops over penne pasta with white sauce Saturday -Steak and Chop Night Prime Rib, Lamb, Surf and Turf, Pork Chops, and Moussaka Sunday Brunch served 7am - 2pm Dine in or call ahead and your dinner will be ready for pick up. WE TRANSPOR Dinner hours 2:30-9:30pm T 730 North Saint Asaph Street Alexandria, VA 22314 KARATE MASTERS (703) 548-1616 1514 Belle View Blvd 703-765-5309 Ample Free Parking www.Taekwondomasters.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 8-14, 2009 ❖ 17 Letters

From Page 8 ment health care coverage to in- duce employees to accept lower wages, not jump to another em- ployer or even to take early retire- ment. Companies did not agree to retiree benefits out of the good- ness of their hearts, there were sig- nificant financial benefits and tax breaks for them. Employers didn’t have to pay Social Security and payroll taxes on these benefits. Funding these benefits could be deferred by companies in years when earnings were low, unlike payroll that must be paid on time. Since pensions are based on a per- centage of wages, companies also saved on long-term pension costs. It’s time retirees, our children and grandchildren, stand up to- gether and demand corporations live up to their fiduciary responsi- bility to us. That is why we need the Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act passed and signed into law in 2009.

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18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 8-14, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Sports Editor Mark Giannotto Sports 703-917-6409 or [email protected] A How-To for Holiday Hoops More to the Mount Vernon Holiday Majors’ Tournament Success Invitational than The holiday break was a time of great success for both the Mount Vernon boy’s meets the eye. and girl’s basketball teams. The male Ma- jors hosted and won their own tournament, defeating Fairfax, Eastlake (CA), and Wise By Mark Giannotto (MD). Senior Robert Coleman was named tournament MVP, while senior Derek Pruitt The Gazette and junior Skylar Jones garnered all-tour- nament team honors. e’s grown accustomed to it by Mount Vernon faces Wakefield this Fri- day in a highly anticipated match-up of now, but any ordinary person teams many think could face each other Hwould cringe at the thought again in the National District finals. of spending their holiday Meanwhile, the Mount Vernon girl’s break picking up trash as the clock ap- team continued its winning ways, improv- ing to 11-1, winning the Lady Greyhound proached midnight. But there was Mount Classic in Portsmouth, Va, a tournament Vernon High School director of student ac- that traditionally features many of the tivities, Bernie Forte, bent over last week state’s top teams. Junior Tracy King led the helping school staff clean up after day two way, averaging 20.5 points per game in the th team’s four wins and was named to the all- of the 34 annual Mount Vernon Holiday tournament team as a result. Invitational Basketball Tournament. The Majors have already defeated th Northern Region powers T.C. Williams and Now in his 20 year as DSA at Mount Photos by Richard Maple Vernon, Forte has gotten used to both the Edison in the early portion of this season, Mount Vernon junior Skylar Jones was instrumental in the Majors’ come- and have as good a shot as any to make a menial and complex jobs associated with from-behind victory over Wise in the finals of the Mount Vernon Holiday run to the state tournament this year. The hosting holiday tournaments. Nearly every Invitiational. Jones poured in 26 points, including several clutch 3- Lady Majors continue National District play team in the Northern region attends one when they take on Wakefield Friday night pointers in the fourth quarter. followed by a game against Stuart next over the break, but very few have an idea Tuesday. of just how much more besides basketball of competition, but the drawback is you Mount Vernon has such a large gym. The goes into pulling them off. spend a lot of hours in the building,” said school is a frequent site for larger tourna- “It’s a good opportunity for our team and Forte, who worked about 45 hours during ments in many sports besides basketball. of matchups that develop. For instance, a the other teams to see a good cross section the three-day slate of games. The National District basketball tourna- team like Eastlake just isn’t going to bring ments are usually held there, as well as last in a large crowd because the only people THE DAY BEGINS for Forte at year’s Northern Region wrestling tourna- with the team are generally the parents of around 9 a.m. Although the first ment. players on the team. Also, the teams from games won’t begin until 3 p.m., Still, though, Forte admitted that this Virginia already play each other much of there is much to do before a single year’s tournament was not the moneymaker the year to begin with. For that reason, Forte player takes the court. that it has been in the past. He said the separated the five schools into two sides of “You’ve got to make sure the school would likely break even on its in- the bracket. floor is set and all the ticket infor- vestment, rather than pull the small profit Every tournament director has dreams of mation is together and the locker it usually does, which would have gone di- a final that is not only entertaining, but also rooms are clean,” said Forte as he rectly back to Mount Vernon’s basketball attracts a large crowd. went through his mental checklist. program. Part of the problem was that “Trying to get the teams matched up as “You got to make sure there are Mount Vernon was the only Virginia team evenly as possible can sometimes be diffi- keys for every room. We have a to make it out of the first round, meaning cult,” said Forte. “You want them to funnel hospitality room also, so that the other four were relegated to the conso- into a nice championship, which happened needs to be ready. You can’t forget lation bracket games that take place in the (this year).” about getting all the brackets up- afternoon when crowds tend to be sparse. dated and making sure we have Forte also thought not having Richmond THIS YEAR’S FINAL pitted host Mount the teams in the proper locker Highway rival West Potomac on the Vernon against Wise, a powerhouse from room. Also sending emails out to bracket didn’t help. The Wolverines usually Prince George’s County. It was an ideal the press with scores.” come to Mount Vernon over the Holiday match-up for Forte, with the host school Another important factor is lin- break, but coach David Houston III decided Majors going against a ranked opponent ing up all the volunteers necessary to take his team to a tournament in Mary- that had plenty of fan support itself. to have the tournament run land this year. That the game was a barnburner that saw smoothly. Forte estimated he had Mount Vernon rally from a fourth-quarter 25 people working jobs ranging PERHAPS THE MOST important aspect deficit to win its own tournament title, 76- from a ticket taker to someone of throwing a successful tournament is get- 71, thanks to some timely 3-pointers from working the scoreboard during the ting the right mix of teams, according to junior Skylar Jones was just icing on the games. Everything must be Forte. This year’s Mount Vernon Holiday cake. manned at all times. Invitational included schools from the “I love playing in tournaments because The Mount Vernon boy’s basketball team But all that doesn’t even account Northern Virginia (Yorktown, Fairfax, we play against good teams,” said senior was one of many around Northern Vir- for the pre-tournament work Forte Mount Vernon, Hayfield and Marshall), Robert Colemna, named the tournament’s ginia that participated in a tournament had to put in getting sponsors to Maryland (Wise High School of Prince Most Valuable Player. “To see where your over the holiday break. Led by director of help with the cost, making sure the George’s County), Washington, D.C. team is at, you have to play good teams.” student activities Bernie Forte, Mount concession stands are stocked, and (McKinley Tech) and even California Somewhere in the background Forte had Vernon has hosted its own tournament for lining up teams to attend. (Eastlake High School out of San Diego). to be smiling, even with a final round of 34 consecutive years. Forte is used to all this since From there, it’s all about getting the types trash duty looming. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 8-14, 2009 ❖ 19 703-917-6464 Zone 3: • Alexandria Employment Zone 3 Ad Deadline: 0415-3 Employment • Mount Vernon Tuesday 4 p.m.

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MOUNT VERNON OFFICE 703-360-7400 / 8301 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309 ALEX SOUTH $322,900 YEARS YOUNG OPEN1-4 SUN PM Well designed w/ 2-car rear OPEN1-4 SUN PM OPEN1-4 SUN PM load garage. Hardwood entry foyer, open Main level, lots of sunshine. REO property. 3 BR / 2.55 BA. Dir: 95N, Fort Belvoir Mount Vernon Forest $579,000 Alex/Yacht Haven $749,900 exit 161, turns into Spacious featuring 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths. Walk-out lower level with separate UPDATED & IMPRESSIVE Step into the large ceramic tiled entry foyer with elegant circular staircase. Lovely Richmond Hwy, L Frye suite, 2nd kitchen, sunroom & deck, two fireplaces, two-car carport, circu- hardwood floors expand through main & upper levels. Enjoy your morning Road, Odessa on lar drive, fenced back yard, new roof. Dir: From Mount Vernon Mansion, coffee on private deck off mstr bdrm. Updated kitchen & baths. Quality take 235 w, L on Cherrytree Drive, R Continental Drive to 9115. all brick construction on 1⁄2 ac. landscp lot w/custom brick walks. 2-car L to 4604. sideload garage. CALL JOYCE CLEVENGER 703-780-4012 CALL HEIDI KABLER View listing on www.homesdatabase.com/joyceclevenger 703-850-2558 or 703-360-7400 CALL TIANA JACKSON 703-470-6887

BELLE VIEW OFFICE 703-765-4000 / 1612 Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22307 ALEXANDRIA $194,000 MOVE-IN OPEN1-4 SUN PM OPEN1-4 SUN PM CONDITION OPEN1-4 SUN PM Gleaming HW floors, updated BA, freshly painted, immacu- ALEXANDRIA SOUTH $225,000 late, nice view of trees. Public trans. avail. Amenities: Pool, ALEXANDRIA $197,000 GREAT STARTER HOME tennis, picnic grove, garden plots. Dir.: G.W. Pkwy. So., RESORT STYLE LIVING Brick rambler w/gar. Freshly painted,gleamind hdwd flrs,&large fenced Condo fee includes all utilities & many amenities, lovely 1 yd.Owner will consider closing cost assistance or rent w/option to buy. right Belle View Blvd., left Wakefield Dr. to bldg. BR w/updated kit, & bath, ww carpet. ready to move in. Call Linda Sweeney 703-203-1005 DIR:From Old Town GW Pkwy So, R 6641, Unit #307. Bellebiew Blvd/Beacon Hill Rd,L Route 1 L Memorial St or from GW Pkwy So, R BelleView Blvd. L Wakefield Dr to Bldg 6621 Unit 412. Beltway:Route 1 So just past Beacon Mall,L Memorial St to 2812. CALL LINDA SWEENEY 703-203-1005 OR 703-360-8470

ALEXANDRIA/SPRINGFIELD $199,000 BELLE VIEW SHOPPING C LOT SHORT SALE SPECIAL Lg 3-lvl TH with 4 BD + CENTER 1/2 A bonus room, 3 1/2 BA, $250,000 fenced yard. Many updates, OWN YOUR including kitchen and win- OWN dows. Some TLC needed, BUSINESS NEW ALEXANDRIA $475,000 but a great value! Near Ft LAND FOR 2 HOME SITES Belvoir & Springfield Metro! Great opportunity for right person. Established Half ac corner lot. Build your dream home! Exciting client base. Call for all details. home could be renovated. Great location minutes to all amenities off the GW Pkwy south off Olde Towne Alex. CINDY BAGGETT AND LESLIE RODRIGUEZ CALL MARYANN DUNN 703-786-8308 CALL DALE WROBLESKI 703-765-4000 703-593-1418

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